Coincidentally, at this moment, Joe walked over with a plate of small cakes. He looked at the lively group and handed the cake to Charlotte.
"What are you all talking about? Looks like you're having a good time," Joe inquired.
Lena suppressed a smile and shook her head, saying, "Nothing much, just some casual conversation."
The more nonchalant Lena appeared the more suspicious Joe became.
However, he also understood that they didn't intend to tell him and didn't want to press further.
As everyone enjoyed their food and drinks, Trevor joined them. "I heard your memory hasn't fully recovered yet. You wouldn't forget me, would you?" he teased.
Charlotte innocently looked at him.
Trevor immediately realized and muttered, "Why do I seem to be worse off than Joe?"
He solemnly extended a hand toward Charlotte and said, "I'm Trevor, the best man you've met this past year. Just a little bit more, and the two of us would be together..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a hand gripped his neck from behind. "Are you pretending I don't exist?"
Joe, with a cold smirk, looked at Trevor. He knew this man had been ambitious all along, unwilling to give up even now.
Trevor, undeterred, shrugged. "Strictly speaking, we are on the same starting line now. Fair competition is not out of the question..."
Seeing the murderous intent in Joe's eyes, Trevor knew that if he continued, he'd be kicked out. He quickly threw a flirtatious look at Charlotte and walked away briskly.
Only then did Joe sit next to Charlotte, holding a glass of wine.
"What he just said... don't take it to heart," Joe said, glancing nervously at Charlotte. Although he knew Trevor wouldn't threaten him, he couldn't help but offer a reminder.
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